Artist Statement
My artistic expression boldly confronts the complex and multifaceted concepts of society, culture, and the idea of race through a contemporary and historical lens. I strive to evoke a visceral response in the viewer, creating a thought-provoking experience that challenges preconceived notions and allows the exploration of these ideas with new perspective(s).
Encompassing a diverse range of media, from paintings in acrylic, oil, and spray paint, to intricate sculptures in ceramic, rock, wood, and metal. My art draws inspiration from a wide range of stylistic influences, incorporating elements of graffiti, typography, low-brow, and pop surrealism to create a bold, cohesive aesthetic that captures the climate of our ever-evolving society.
Artist CV
LouransMikhail@gmail.com
www.LouransMikhail.com
EDUCATION
2019 Fine Arts - Mesa Community College, San Diego, CA
2018 BS - The Art Institute California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
AWARDS/RESIDENCIES:
2024 - Azule, Hot Springs, NC. (July 1 - July 28)
2024 - Atelier, Kerry, Ireland. (April 1 - April 30)
2024 - The Residency Project, Pasadena, CA. (March 16- March 30)
2023 - Quarantine, Minorca, Spain (October 16 - October 22)
2023 - “Chained Melody” Honorable Mention, Art On 30th, “All Mixed Up” juried exhibit.
2022 - Stoveworks, Chattanooga, TN. (September 1- September 30)
2022 - Chateau Orquevaux, Orquevaux, France (March 30- April 27)
EXHIBITIONS:
2024
August - “Different Strokes Too!”, Solo exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
February - “Love Language”, Group exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
January - “Fragment”, Group exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
January - “A Brand New Everything”, Group exhibition, Art Bar LA, Los Angeles, CA.
2023
July - “All Mixed Up”, Juried exhibit, Art on 30th, San Diego, CA
January - Group exhibition, ShockBoxx Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
2022
December - Group exhibition, Immersion Gallery, Chattanooga, TN.
November - Salon Show, Group exhibition, AVA Gallery, Chattanooga, TN.
September- Rise Chattanooga, “Rise Up” Group exhibition, Chattanooga, TN.
August - “Out of Darkness, Into the Light” Juried group exhibition, Jewish Cultural Center, Chattanooga, TN.
July - “Juried Member Show”, AVA Gallery, Chattanooga, TN.
July - “Tipping Point”, Juried group exhibition, Cha Art Space, Chattanooga, TN.
June - Group exhibition, Voz Alta Gallery, San Diego, CA.
June - “The Cookout”, Group exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
March - “Off the Walls” Group exhibition, AVA Gallery, Chattanooga, TN.
March - “Bakers Dozen” Group exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
January - “How Are We Doing?” Group exhibition, AVA Gallery, Chattanooga, TN.
2021
September - “Visuals for the Voiceless” Group exhibition, ArtsBuild, Chattanooga, TN.
September - “Slaps! Volume 3” Group exhibition, Vault Gallerie, Chicago, IL.
April - “A Portrait Of A”, Group exhibition, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN.
March - “Death Blossoms”, Group exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
February - “Slaps For A Cause”, Group exhibition, Invasion Toys, Costa Mesa, CA.
2020
November - “Drive Thru Exhibit”, Juried group exhibition, Mesa College Gallery, San Diego, CA.
November - Group exhibition, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
October - “Different Strokes”, Solo exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, La Jolla, CA
October - “Near/Far Visual Stories of Local Immigrant Veterans”, New Americans Museum, San Diego, CA.
October - “2021?”, Group exhibition, Shock Boxxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, CA.
September - “We Art One”, Juried art contest, Riverside Arts Council, Riverside, CA.
August - “Word”, Group exhibition, Shock Boxxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, CA.
February - “Love Hurts”, Group exhibition, Shock Boxxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, CA.
January - “Intergalactic” Group exhibition, Shock Boxxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, CA.
2019
November - “In-Part” Juried interactive group exhibit, Mesa College Gallery, San Diego, CA
September - “New School Abstract” Juried group exhibit, Shock Boxxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, CA.
August - Juried group exhibit, Mesa College Gallery, San Diego, CA.
June - "Hip Hop Heavy Weights 2” Group exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
March - “Hip Hop Heavy Weights” Group exhibition, Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA.
2018
October - “Paint Decks and Destroy” Group exhibition at Visual Gallery, San Diego, CA
MURALS:
October 2023 - Paint Memphis, 40” x 12”, Memphis, TN.
March 2023 - Tyre Nichols “Change The World”, 35’ x 14’, Memphis, TN.
October 2022- Paint Memphis 123,25’ x 18’, Memphis, TN.
June 2022- The Walls Art Park, 10’x20’, Waverly, TN.
October 2021 - Paint Memphis 123, 20’x20’, Memphis, TN.
October 2021 - The Walls Art Park, 18’x15’, Waverly, TN.
July 2021 - Millennial Nail Salon, 10’x14’, Chattanooga, TN.
July 2021 - The Walls Art Park, 8’x10’, Waverly, TN
March 2021 - The Walls Art Park, 8’x10’, Waverly, TN.
December 2020 - Paint Memphis 123, 30’ x 15’, Memphis, TN.
November 2020 - Sepehri Gallery, 20’x40’, San Diego, CA.
October 2018 - Anaheim Garden Walk, 13’x20’, Anaheim, CA
Radio / Television
March 2023 - San Diego NewsCBS 8
March 2023 - Fox 13 Memphis TN Television
March 2023 - Memphis News NBC
March 2023 - Memphis News ABC 3
Feb 2023 - San Diego News CBS 8
Feb 2023 - San Diego News ABC 10 Television
June 2022 - Scenic Roots, Radio Interview
June 2021 - PBS TN Documentary Television
Publications / Articles
July 2023 - Publication, Bold, Memphis Voyager
Feb 15 2023 - Publication, Times of San Diego
Nov 17 2022 - Publication, Canvas Rebel
June 2022 - Publication, Canvas Rebel
March 2022 - Publication The Chattanoogan
March 2022 - Publication Chattanooga Pulse
March 2022 - “Publication” Memphis Voyager
April 2019 - Publication SD Voyager
Sept 2018 - Article, Ramona Journal
Sept 2018 - Article, East County Magazine
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Digital Advertising/Field & Maintenance Manager - Sculpture Fields, Chattanooga, TN
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Hunter Museum, Chattanooga, TN Children’s Sculpture
TECHNICAL ABILITIES:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher, Zbrush, Blender, Pro-Tools, Fruity Loops Studio, Wood shop, extensive operational and safety knowledge of a variety of woodworking power tools, such as: table, jig and band saws; planers; drills; routers, and sanders. Mig welding, ceramic kilns, pettibone crane, scissor lift, boom lift.